Zigbee; Communication Connectors - SolarEdge StorEdge Installation Manual

ZigBee

ZigBee
This option enables wireless connection to one or several Smart Energy products, which automatically
divert PV energy to home appliances.
This option enables wireless connection, and requires a ZigBee Plug-in and an external antenna. ZigBee
connection is used for:
Monitoring - c onnection of one or several devices to a SolarEdge ZigBee Gateway, for

wireless communication to the SolarEdge monitoring platform.
The ZigBee Gateway is provided with an installation guide, which should be reviewed
prior to connection. Refer to https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-
zigbee-home-gateway-installation-guide.pdf.
Smart Energy Management - w ireless connection to one or several Smart Energy

products, which automatically divert PV energy to home appliances.
The Smart Energy products are provided with an installation guide, which should be
reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/products/device-control#/.
The ZigBee Plug-in for Smart Energy is are provided with an installation guide, which
should be reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-device-control-zigbee-module-
installation-guide.pdf

Communication Connectors

Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication
options. Each gland has three openings. The table below describes the functionality of each opening.
Unused openings should remain sealed.
Gland# Opening
One small
1 (PG16)
Two large
2 (PG13.5) All three
The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection, and a 9-pin
terminal block for RS485 connection, a s shown below:
72
Functionality
External antenna cable
Ethernet connection (CAT5/6),
ZigBee, or Wi-Fi
RS485, power reduction
Figure 35: Communication Glands
StorEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00390-1.1
Cable Size (diameter)
2-4 mm
4.5-7 mm
2.5-5 mm